VABCC Foundation
Meeting needs today while building stability for tomorrow.
Mission
We strengthen community well-being across Virginia through basic-needs support, student readiness, and financial education that help households build stability.
Who We Are
The VABCC Foundation is a Virginia-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in January 2020 and dedicated to strengthening community wellbeing by supporting individuals and families across the Commonwealth. Our work focuses on meeting essential needs, expanding access to education, and promoting long-term stability for under-resourced communities.
As the charitable arm of the Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce, the Foundation operates with a people-first mission centered on direct community support and education. We design and deliver programs that address real-life barriers, such as food insecurity, a lack of school supplies, and limited access to financial and workforce education, so individuals and families can move forward with dignity and confidence.
The Foundation provides food assistance, student support through backpack and school supply distributions, and no-cost educational programming focused on financial readiness, credit awareness, and workforce and career preparedness. All programs are instructional, supportive, and non-commercial, ensuring that resources are used solely to benefit the communities we serve.
- 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
- Serving communities across Virginia
- Programs are no-cost and non-commercial
- Focused on individuals and families
With the support of community partners, volunteers, and donors, the VABCC Foundation serves urban, suburban, and rural communities throughout Virginia. We are committed to responsible stewardship, equity, and accountability, and to building stronger, healthier communities where individuals and families have the support they need to thrive.
What We Do
The VABCC Foundation delivers direct support and education that help individuals and families meet immediate needs while building long-term stability and wellbeing.
Basic Needs Support
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Food distributions for individuals and families experiencing hardship
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Community-based assistance that promotes household stability
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Partnerships that help reduce food insecurity across Virginia
Education & Student Support
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Backpacks and essential school supplies for students
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Support for children in under-resourced communities
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Efforts that help students start the school year prepared to learn
Financial & Workforce Readiness
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No-cost financial readiness and credit awareness education
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Workforce and career readiness programming
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Practical tools that support long-term personal and economic stability
StrongHER Foundations Program
Building stability, confidence, and opportunity for women and girls. The StrongHER Foundations Program strengthens financial stability, educational preparedness, and long-term well-being for women and girls across Planning District 16. Through financial-readiness workshops, career-stability support, mentorship engagement, and educational preparedness initiatives, the program addresses foundational barriers that impact stability and opportunity.
Program Overview
The StrongHER Foundations Program is a community-based initiative of the VABCC Foundation designed to support women and girls across Planning District 16 through financial-readiness education, career-stability support, mentorship, and educational preparedness.
The program focuses on strengthening the foundational areas that impact long-term well-being, including access to basic needs, financial knowledge, workforce readiness, academic preparedness, and confidence-building opportunities.
Through structured workshops, mentorship engagement, and community support events, StrongHER Foundations helps remove barriers and build pathways toward stability and opportunity.
Our Commitment to Impact
This year, the VABCC Foundation is strengthening how we track and measure community impact to ensure transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement. As our programs expand, we are implementing standardized tools to better document outcomes, participation, and long-term community benefit.
This commitment allows us to steward resources responsibly, improve program effectiveness, and share clearer impact results with our partners, funders, and the communities we serve.
The VABCC Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Donations may be tax-deductible as allowed by law. EIN 85-0797003
Because of this support, families receive help when they need it most.
Get Involved/ Partner With Us
There are many ways to support the VABCC Foundation's work and strengthen individuals, families, and communities across Virginia.
Volunteer
Volunteers play an important role in supporting community outreach efforts, including food distributions, school supply drives, and educational events. Whether you serve individually or as a group, your time and skills make a meaningful difference.
Donate
Financial contributions help the Foundation provide food, school supplies, and no-cost educational programming that supports stability and well-being for under-resourced individuals and families. Because of this support, families receive help when they need it most.
Partner
Community organizations, faith-based institutions, schools, and civic groups are invited to partner with the Foundation to expand reach and deepen impact. Partnerships may include hosting drives, co-delivering programs, or supporting outreach in local communities.